
From the Organizer
Online Registration closes at 8:00 p.m. on Friday July 31st. You can still register on race day starting at 6:00 a.m. online and at the Start Line
All proceeds go to support the Bemidji High School and Middle School Track and Cross Country teams.
5K Race Saturday August 1st @8:00 am Start Behind Mayflower Building by Paul's Muscle Mecca and Finish by Paul and Babe
Registration and Bib Pick Up at 7:00am on race day; Race Starts 8:00am Cost: $30 for Pre Registration, $35 on Race Day
Awards: Medals will be given to all 5K runners.
FREE 1/2K Kids Run: Saturday August 1st, 2026 at about 9:00 am. No Registration required. Just show up and race. Start and Finish Near Paul and Babe.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cass Lake, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,340 ft
Nearest Airport
TVF
Thief River Falls Regional Airport · 73 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Bemidji Dragon Boat 5k Run/Walk & .5k Kids Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Bemidji Dragon Boat 5k Run/Walk & .5k Kids Run
Aug 1, 2026